“Liverpool Supporters Deliver Verdict on Federico Chiesa Following Premier League Start”

 

 

Liverpool supporters have shared their opinions on Federico Chiesa following his first Premier League start of the season against Wolves.

Chiesa lined up on the right wing in Saturday’s clash at Anfield, and during his time on the pitch, Liverpool scored twice through Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz. Wolves pulled one back after the break when Santiago Bueno scored from close range. With Liverpool under pressure, manager Arne Slot opted to substitute Chiesa for Conor Bradley just past the hour mark.

Chiesa finished the game without a goal or assist, prompting some fans to question whether he is suited for the Premier League. One X user commented: “Federico Chiesa is taken off after an hour. He didn’t produce a standout performance, but he did enough to show he deserves more chances, IMO.” Another wrote: “Hopefully people stop asking for Chiesa to start—he’s only effective as a last-five-minutes sub.”

A third fan noted: “Pains me to say this, but maybe Slot was right about Chiesa—he could be better against tired opposition.” However, another supporter sympathized: “Feel bad for Chiesa. He had to shine to avoid critics saying he isn’t good enough, but it’s not fair.”

Chiesa has netted two goals in 18 appearances this season, including a key strike against Bournemouth in the league opener. With Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations, Chiesa may still get starting opportunities despite his underwhelming outing against Wolves.

Liverpool face a congested schedule, with league matches against Leeds United, Fulham, and Arsenal all within seven days. After the 2-1 win over Wolves, Slot expressed frustration with his team’s second-half display:

“No, of course not. Going 2-0 up at half-time, you expect a different second half than what happened. But football is unpredictable—one goal can shift momentum dramatically. That’s why I was so frustrated when our goal at Manchester City was disallowed; a single goal can change a game. Today showed that after 2-1, possession alone wasn’t enough—it became a much more even contest.”